Study in the UK
Bachelor's in Social Sciences in the UK for International Students
2,602 bachelor's programmes in Social Sciences at 162 universities in the UK. Confirmed international fees from £13,500 a year (2027-28, tuition only). Of the 15 universities that publish an IELTS score, most ask for 6.0 or below.
- Programmes
- 2,602
- Universities
- 162
- Confirmed international fee from
- £13,500/yr
- 2027-28, median £25,700
- English requirement
- IELTS 6.0 or below
- most common, of 15 universities
Universities offering Social Sciences in the UK
| University | Programmes | Confirmed international fee from |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Andrews · St Andrews | 186 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Glasgow | 115 | £28,275/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Aberdeen | 80 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Essex · Colchester | 72 | £23,750/yr (2027-28) |
| Swansea University | 61 | £19,500/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Exeter · Exeter | 61 | £25,700/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Liverpool · Liverpool | 60 | £28,000/yr (2027-28) |
| SOAS University of London · London | 58 | Not yet confirmed |
| Keele University · Keele | 45 | Not yet confirmed |
| Aberystwyth University · Aberystwyth | 43 | £20,400/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Birmingham · Birmingham | 41 | Not yet confirmed |
| Lancaster University · Bailrigg | 40 | £26,300/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Sussex · Brighton and Hove | 39 | Not yet confirmed |
| Queen's University Belfast · Belfast | 38 | £24,600/yr (2027-28) |
| Brunel University of London · London | 36 | Not yet confirmed |
| The University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh | 36 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Reading · Reading | 34 | £26,850/yr (2027-28) |
| Oxford Brookes University · Solihull | 31 | £19,300/yr (2027-28) |
| Nottingham Trent University · Nottingham | 30 | £18,400/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Chester | 30 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) | 30 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Stirling · Stirling | 29 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Strathclyde · Glasgow | 29 | £24,100/yr (2027-28) |
| Cardiff University | 27 | £25,450/yr (2027-28) |
Showing the 24 universities with the most Social Sciences options, of 162.
Social Sciences courses
- Ancient History and Archaeology and Social Anthropology · University of St Andrews
- Ancient History/Politics · University of Glasgow
- Anthropology · University of Aberdeen
- Curating with Politics · University of Essex
- American Studies and Politics · Swansea University
- Anthropology · University of Exeter
- Chinese Studies and International Relations · University of Liverpool
- Arabic and Politics · SOAS University of London
- Bachelor's Social Science Degree with a Blended Learning Foundation Year · Keele University
- BA Modern Languages / International Relations · Aberystwyth University
- Education and Sociology · University of Birmingham
- Geography · Lancaster University
- American Studies and Politics (with a study abroad year) · University of Sussex
- Anthropology · Queen's University Belfast
- Anthropology · Brunel University of London
- Arabic and Politics · The University of Edinburgh
- Archaeology and Anthropology · University of Reading
- Anthropology · Oxford Brookes University
- Childhood and Psychology · Nottingham Trent University
- Chinese and Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations · University of Chester
- Archaeology and Sociology · University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
- Biology and Psychology · University of Stirling
- Computer and Electronic Systems with International Study · University of Strathclyde
- Environmental Geography · Cardiff University
- Ancient History and International Relations · University of St Andrews
- Archaeology/Geography · University of Glasgow
- Anthropology and Archaeology · University of Aberdeen
- Curating with Politics (Including Placement Year) · University of Essex
- American Studies and Politics with a Year Abroad · Swansea University
- Anthropology with Study Abroad · University of Exeter
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Questions international students ask
How many universities offer Social Sciences to international students in the UK?
Ascenda lists 2,602 bachelor's programmes in Social Sciences at 162 universities in the UK.
How much does a Social Sciences degree in the UK cost for international students?
Across 61 universities with confirmed 2027-28 international fees (tuition only), annual tuition for Social Sciences in the UK starts at £13,500, with a median of £25,700.
What IELTS score do I need for Social Sciences in the UK?
Of the 15 universities with a published IELTS requirement, 13 ask for 6.0 or below, 2 for 6.5 and 0 for 7.0 or above.
How long is a Social Sciences degree in the UK?
The typical (median) length of the bachelor's programmes listed is 4 years of full-time study.
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Figures from Ascenda's catalogue as loaded on 13 Oct 2026. Fees count only when checked against the university's own fee page for 2026-27 or later; anything older is never shown as current. How we check our data.